The A Complete Unknown cast features Timothée Chalamet as Bob Dylan, Edward Norton as Pete Seeger and Elle Fanning as Sylvie Russo. This info article contains minor spoilers and character details for James Mangold’s 2024 movie on Amazon and Apple. Check out more streaming guides in Vague Visages’ Know the Cast category.

A Complete Unknown centers on a legendary American musician. When Bob Dylan moves from Minnesota to New York City during the early 60s, he quickly becomes immersed in the Greenwich Village folk music scene. The narrative follows the main protagonist as reluctantly deals with fame while developing a new sound and style. Here’s every actor and character in A Complete Unknown, an adaptation of Elijah Wald’s 2015 book Dylan Goes Electric!

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A Complete Unknown Cast: Timothée Chalamet as Bob Dylan

Character Profile: An iconic singer-songwriter. He develops a bond with two of his musicals idols, Woody Guthrie and Pete Seeger. Bob struggles with personal and professional relationships while rebelling against societal pressures.

Chalamet’s Resume: Elio in Call Me by Your Name (2017), Kyle Scheible in Lady Bird (2017), Nic Sheff in Beautiful Boy (2018), Laurie in Little Women (2019), Paul Atreides in Dune (2021)

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A Complete Unknown Cast: Edward Norton as Pete Seeger

Character Profile: A famous American folk singer. He hosts Bob and promotes him in the Greenwich Village scene. Pete urges Bob to carry on the traditions of American folk music.

Norton’s Resume: Aaron/Roy in Primal Fear (1996), Derek in American History X (1998), Worm in Rounders (1998), Narrator in Fight Club (1999), Mike in Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance) (2014)

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A Complete Unknown Cast: Elle Fanning as Sylvie Russo

Character Profile: Bob’s love interest. She is an artist who meets the protagonist at a church concert. Sylvie gets frustrated by Bob’s cryptic statements about his past.

Fanning’s Resume: Cleo in Somewhere (2010), Alice Dainard in Super 8 (2011), Jesse in The Neon Demon (2016), Catherine in The Great (2020-23), Michelle Carter in The Girl from Plainville (2022)

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A Complete Unknown Cast: Monica Barbaro as Joan Baez

Character Profile: A famous American musician. She develops a romantic relationship with Bob. Joan clashes with her boyfriend/collaborator behind the scenes but finds peace with him on stage.

Barbaro’s Resume: Yael in UnREAL (2016), Lisa Apple in Splitting Up Together (2018-19), Cora Vasquez in The Good Cop (2018), Lt. Natasha “Phoenix” Trace in Top Gun: Maverick (2022), Emma Brunner in FUBAR (2023)

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A Complete Unknown Cast: Boyd Holbrook as Johnny Cash

Character Profile: A famous American musician. He communicates with Bob via letters. Johnny’s no-nonsense demeanor inspires the protagonist to pursue his creative goals.

Holbrook’s Resume: Jeff in Gone Girl (2014), Steve Murphy in Narcos (2015-16), Pierce in Logan (2017), Quinn McKenna in The Predator (2018), Cal in The Bikeriders (2023)

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A Complete Unknown Cast: Scoot McNairy as Woody Guthrie

Character Profile: A famous American folk singer. He lives in a New Jersey hospital due to Huntington’s disease. Woody gives Bob his approval during their first meeting.

McNairy’s Resume: Frankie in Killing Them Softly (2012), Joe Stafford in Argo (2012), Brown in 12 Years a Slave (2013), Gordon Clark in Halt and Catch Fire (2014-17), Walt Breslin in Narcos: Mexico (2018-21)

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The A Complete Unknown cast also includes:

• Dan Fogler as Albert Grossman
• Norbert Leo Butz as Alan Lomax
• P. J. Byrne as Harold Leventhal
• Will Harrison as Bobby Neuwirth
• Eriko Hatsune as Toshi Seeger
• Charlie Tahan as Al Kooper[
• Laura Kariuki as Becka
• Eli Brown as Mike Bloomfield
• Nick Pupo as Peter Yarrow
• Big Bill Morganfield as Jesse Moffette

Q.V. Hough (@QVHough) is Vague Visages’ founding editor.